Surfside Bait & Tackle

Be careful out there!

ATTENTION MARINERS: An alert has been issued for Rudee Inlet due to serious shoaling conditions. Please exhibit extreme caution when approaching this area. Mariners should use idle speed when approaching the inlet and seek local assistance if unfamiliar with the inlet and its condition. Visit https://www.vbgov.com/news/pages/selected.aspx?release=5501&title=shoaling+alert+for+rudee+inlet for more info.

Congratulations to Shawn Kennedy from Providence Forge, Virginia, for achieving a new Virginia Archery State Record Longnose Gar! Shawn arrowed this 23-pound longnose gar from the Pamunkey River. The fish measured 4 feet 6 inches, had a girth of 17 1/2 inches.

After biologist verification and review by the State Record Committee, Mr. Kennedy’s catch was certified and is recognized. The previous record was held by Blake Deal with a 21 pound, 13 ounce longnose gar captured from Lake Gaston in 2019.

I ran into one of my favorite customers, Chris Dunnevant today. All the way up here in Nelson County! What a blessing to visit with him for a few minutes.

Senior Alert issued for missing Fredericksburg man suffering from cognitive impairment The Virginia State Police is searching for a missing 78-year-old man last seen in Fredericksburg, Virginia Wednesday morning.